idylle 13.5

pmills42255 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-12-2002

I am having trouble finding the value and information about Beneteau''s Idylle 13.5. BUCnet doesn''t have a 1985 model listed.
Can anyone tell me about this boat and what to look for problem-wise?
thanks Paul

jluke · #2 (**permalink**) 10-13-2002

Paul, As I recall, they have a value listed for the 37'' Idylle, but not the other two sizes made. I have seen them listed from mid 70''s to over $100,000. I have a 13.5, but don''t know of any inherent problems. I have found my boat to be a very solid, comfortable, good sailing vessel. I sailed mine back to Lousiana from St. Maartin, so got to try her in a variety of conditions.

skibum54 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-10-2010

I also own a 1985 idylle 13.5, am hoping you may have some experience with the fixed hatch over galley. Mine is starting to show some stress, does your have this feature and do you know if the piece of wood down the center is structural to the boat or just the glass for walking over. I can't get an answer from beneteau, thought other owners may have solved this problem already, thought about having a custom hatch, so it could open.

Minnewaska · #4 (**permalink**) 12-10-2010

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Originally Posted by skibum54

I also own a 1985 idylle 13.5, am hoping you may have some experience with the fixed hatch over galley. Mine is starting to show some stress, does your have this feature and do you know if the piece of wood down the center is structural to the boat or just the glass for walking over. I can't get an answer from beneteau, thought other owners may have solved this problem already, thought about having a custom hatch, so it could open.

New member fauz pas. This thread was last posted over 8 years ago.

You may hold a record though. Welcome aboard.

skibum54 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-11-2010

thanks for letting me know of my brain freeze. I actually thought about this when I got up, also realized that I should have started a new thread.